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| Photo: BBG, USA |
Washington, D.C. – Audiences in war-torn Mali will
soon have new sources of reliable and up-to-date news in their own
languages thanks to several innovative efforts by the Voice of America
and the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
“The BBG is responding in every possible way to the need for timely
information in Mali, and we are extending our reach, as we have in Iraq,
Afghanistan and other conflict areas,” said BBG Board member Susan
McCue. “This vital service will help safeguard lives in Mali with
accurate and comprehensive news, and in widely-spoken local languages as
well as in French. We’ll also soon be able to reach more people across
the country through additional affiliate radio stations and via the
latest mobile technology.”
“We at Voice of America are keenly aware that the people in Mali are
desperate for reliable information,” said VOA Director David Ensor, an
award-winning journalist who throughout his career has worked in
conflict zones and seen first-hand the effect of getting accurate
information to affected populations in a timely fashion. “We are using
every tool we have to help our audience get the news and information
they need.”
More at BBG
(Source: Broadcasting Board of Governors, USA, Press Release)
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